Current Affairs for Exams

Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh Elected President of the UN General Assembly's 81st Session

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected President of the UN General Assembly for its 81st session, defeating Cyprus's candidate. He will serve a …

01 Jun 2026

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Ethical use of AI in culture a key focus for India-hosted BRICS culture talks

India's Culture Ministry said on 1 June 2026 that the ethical use of AI in culture will be a key focus of the BRICS culture …

Iran Halts Indirect Talks With U.S. as Israel Expands Lebanon Offensive

On 1 June 2026, Iran suspended its indirect message exchanges with the United States, citing Israel's widening offensive in Lebanon and insisting a Lebanon ceasefire …

India-Oman Free Trade Agreement (CEPA) Enters into Force on 1 June 2026

The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in December 2025, entered into force on 1 June 2026. Oman has granted zero-duty access on 98% …

29 May 2026

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South Sudan civil war deepens; Indian peacekeeper honoured with Dag Hammarskjold Medal

South Sudan, the world's youngest country, has fallen back into civil war between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, leaving …

UN Adds Israel and Russia to Annual Blacklist of Parties Linked to Conflict Sexual Violence

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's annual conflict-related sexual violence report has added Israel and Russia to the blacklist of suspected parties. Israel rejected the listing and …

28 May 2026

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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to Visit India From 30 May to 3 June 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs announced that Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will visit India from 30 May to 3 June 2026, with bilateral talks …

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Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles to Visit India for 2nd Defence Ministers’ Dialogue

Australian Deputy PM and Defence Minister Richard Marles will visit India for the 2nd Australia–India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue with Rajnath Singh, after attending the 23rd …

Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi; US Secretary Rubio Visits India

India hosted the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassuring New Delhi on bilateral ties. The four …

27 May 2026

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India and China Hold 35th WMCC Meeting in Beijing, Review Border Situation

India and China held the 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) in Beijing on 27 May 2026, expressing satisfaction with …

26 May 2026

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West Asia Conflict Continues as US, Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes Amid Fragile Truce

The US, Iran and Israel exchanged strikes in late May 2026 despite a fragile truce, raising oil prices and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz …

Quad Foreign Ministers Meet in New Delhi, Expand Cooperation on Minerals, Maritime Security and Energy

At a foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, the Quad expanded cooperation on critical minerals, maritime security and energy, and launched an Indo-Pacific energy initiative …

25 May 2026

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Quad Foreign Ministers to Meet in Delhi

Quad Foreign Ministers (India, US, Australia, Japan) meet in Delhi, hosted by EAM Jaishankar, for the first time in nearly a year.

23 May 2026

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Health Minister J.P. Nadda Addresses 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda addressed the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 19 May 2026, highlighting Ayushman Bharat, digital health and Vaccine Maitri.

PM Modi Conferred FAO Agricola Medal 2026 at Rome Headquarters

PM Narendra Modi received the FAO Agricola Medal 2026 at the FAO headquarters in Rome, presented by Director-General Qu Dongyu — the first visit by …

India Hosts 68th Session of Asian Productivity Organisation Governing Body in New Delhi

India hosted the 68th APO Governing Body session at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with delegates from 20 member economies; India currently chairs the 1961-founded organisation.

22 May 2026

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India and Norway Sign Five Science and Innovation Agreements

India and Norway signed five bilateral science and innovation agreements in Oslo on 18 May 2026, covering clean energy, offshore wind, geosciences and public health. …

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21 May 2026

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Tushar Kumar Becomes Youngest Indian-Origin Mayor in UK History

Tushar Kumar, a 23-year-old councillor, became the youngest person of Indian origin to hold a mayoral office in UK history after being appointed Mayor of …

20 May 2026

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PM Modi Conferred Sweden's Royal Order of the Polar Star

PM Narendra Modi received Sweden's Royal Order of the Polar Star, its highest honour for a Head of Government, during his 18 May 2026 visit. …

India Hosts BRICS Justice Ministers' Meeting on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Gandhinagar

India hosted the BRICS Justice Ministers' Meeting on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Gandhinagar from 19–22 May 2026 under its BRICS Chairship. Talks focused on mediation, …